Six trips to Venice so far, and I’ve been inside 74 of the 149 churches. Now blogging about my December 2008 trip, church visits, street shrines, and art in Venice as well as life in the Tar Heel state.
Everyone needs a hobby, right?! I've stopped collecting "things" and instead collect church visits and photos of street shrines. I'm always planning my next trip!
Back here in the real world, I love animals, books, and music, and I’m a life-long fan of Tar Heel basketball. I love being an aunt to the boys in the photo below, and I live with a couple of very sweet cats named LuLu and Maria.
About this blog:
Started in October 2007 and very much a work-in-progress. It’s going to take a while but eventually, I’d like to write an article about every church in Venice (or at least the ones that I’ve visited).
To see what I’ve done so far, you can click on “My Complete Blog Archives” or use the Categories in the right column where you will find complete church lists sorted by sestiere. And as I post an article about a church, I’ll update these lists with links.
If you are wondering how many churches there are in Venice, the answer is here.
I love getting comments, so don’t be shy! I’d love to hear answers to some of my many unanswered questions or other folks’ thoughts about these amazing places.
About the header photo - it's a detail from a sculpture by my friend Karen McClamrock, an amazing glass and copper artist from Greensboro, NC. It's beautiful and feels Venetian to me.
Thanks for reading! Annie
Comments (8)
Hi, I also fell in love with Venice. I am looking for an afordable way to visit again, this time for a month. Is this possible?
Carl
Posted by Carl | November 25, 2007 10:46 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 10:46
Hi Carl,
Well, "affordable" is relative, especially when it comes to Venice which is undoubtedly an expensive city. A couple of things that definitely help control costs: travel in the off-season (in winter but not in February during Carnivale), and stay in an apartment. Slow Travel has lots of reviews of apartments which are not only less expensive than hotels but help you save money since you don't have to eat out for every meal.
Good luck - a month in Venice sounds wonderful!
Posted by Annie | November 26, 2007 10:18 AM
Posted on November 26, 2007 10:18
I'm heading off to Venice for my first time in May...
Will follow up to see what's important at this city.
Yes, I'm an avid fan of basketball. Check it out.
Have a great day.
Posted by marg | February 11, 2009 12:01 AM
Posted on February 11, 2009 00:01
Hi Marg, I hope you have a wonderful trip! May is usually a beautiful time to be in Venice - wisteria blooming and artichokes in season and available in all the trattoria.
And who do you pull for in hoops?
Posted by Annie | February 11, 2009 7:21 AM
Posted on February 11, 2009 07:21
You might want to check out www.museumplanet.com for a complete guide to Venice. The site has narrated slide tours of almost every monument in Venice.
Posted by David Brown | July 16, 2009 10:53 AM
Posted on July 16, 2009 10:53
Thank you David. I love Museum Planet!
Posted by Annie | July 16, 2009 10:57 AM
Posted on July 16, 2009 10:57
We are planning a wedding in Venice next year. we are choosing between san moses or san salvador. Which one do you recommend?
Thanks.
Posted by Lei | October 12, 2009 11:49 AM
Posted on October 12, 2009 11:49
Hi Lei,
I'd definitely choose San Salvador! It's such a beautiful church - it would be an awesome place for a wedding. I like San Moises but it's more over-the-top Baroque in style while San Salvador is an elegant Renaissance church.
Congratulations!
Posted by Annie | October 12, 2009 11:56 AM
Posted on October 12, 2009 11:56